Has N49897 been in an accident?

Yes. N49897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N49897?

N49897 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15281379.

N49897 — 1978 Cessna 152

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N49897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15281379
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09CA373Jun 28, 2009Mt. Pleasant, SCNo injuries
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 152).

Aug 31, 2009deregistered — Palmetto Air Service Llc

Frequently asked

Has N49897 been in an accident?: Yes. N49897 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N49897?: N49897 is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15281379.

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